The American Dream

1. How would you describe the “American Dream?”

Its the idea, or the mentality that anyone should be able to reach fiscal success within the US through firm beliefs and implementation of hard work and determination.

2. What is your definition of wealth?

Wealth, in essence, is an abundance of what someone believes to be valuables, whether tangible or intangible. The definition of what those valuables is dependent on the person describing their wealth. I like to believe wealth is a mixture of both money and relationships. IT\t is fair to say that wealth is a difficult concept to truly define.

3. What are Americans’ attitudes toward wealth and poverty?

Wealth in this question I am going to assume as money. Sad, but true, most people judge someone based on their financial status. If a person doesn’t have the money to stay with the new trends, fashions, or fads, they are cast to the side as “uncool” or “lame.” Conversely, if there is someone with more money than what I have, or they have a better car, or a bigger house, they are automatically (still using the judging without knowing them approach) “Luckier”, “rich and ungrateful”, “Just better off.”  Wealth and poverty each create their own attitude. I happened to be blessed and be in a very fiscally stable home where we can afford almost anything within reason. I know people in both extremes, and they are excellent people, yet in this day and age, the ability to afford and attain material items seems to be the cause of a separation.

4. What is your attitude toward wealth and poverty?

I’ve always ended up surrounding myself with people who I find to be good friends. That is what matters to me. Loyalty and friendship far outweigh what year their car is. That is all I have to say.